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BF04 VBJ

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,623 mi
Last recorded55,623 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 VBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2014 55,623 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,623 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,184 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 46,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 39,839 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,839 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,626 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,072 miles

knocking noise from rear brakes

wiper switch is poor

Fail 18 Feb 2010 23,870 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

knocking noise from rear brakes

wiper switch is poor

Fail 16 Mar 2009 18,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,036 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,235 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 7,163 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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BF04 VBJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 44,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF04 VBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF04 VBJ registered?

BF04 VBJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 13 March 2004.

Is BF04 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 VBJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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